Kevin Magnussen says he will walk away from Formula 1 if the time comes that he no longer believes he can become “World Champion.”

The Dane began his F1 career with McLaren, bagging 55 points and a single podium in his debut season.

His results, though, weren’t enough to secure him a second season and he was dropped in favour of Fernando Alonso.

Magnussen found refuge with Renault before joining Haas in 2017.

Haas has close links to Ferrari, at times billed as their B-team given their cars are fitted with Ferrari’s engines, suspension and other permitted parts.

Holding down ‘best of the rest’ in this year’s championship, Magnussen has – at least in the points tally suggests – the ability to race and win with one of the sport’s top teams.